Laser scanning
Terrestrial laser scanning (static)
Tripod-mounted scanners capture high-density point clouds from fixed setups that are registered together.
Strengths
- Highest accuracy per point (typically 1–4 mm)
- Excellent detail and repeatability
- Mature workflows and deliverables
Limitations
- Slow in large or complex spaces (many setups)
- Occlusions need extra setups
- High equipment cost
Typical accuracy
≈1–5 mm @10 m
Editorial range across products in this database; not a guarantee.
| Product | Technology | Typ. accuracy | Price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Geosystems BLK360 G2 | Static TLS | 4 mm | $22,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
| FARO Technologies Focus Core | Static TLS | 3 mm | $31,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
| FARO Technologies Focus Premium | Static TLS | 1 mm | $41,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
| FARO Focus Premium Max | Static TLS | — | — | Manufacturer claims only |
| Zoller + Fröhlich GmbH IMAGER 5016A | Static TLS | 0.8 mm | $55,000 | Partially verified |
| Leica Geosystems Leica BLK360 G1 | Static TLS | 4 mm | $17,700 | Manufacturer claims only |
| Matterport Inc. Pro3 | Static TLS | 20 mm | $5,995 | Partially verified |
| Leica Geosystems RTC360 | Static TLS | 1.9 mm | $60,000 | Partially verified |
| Leica Geosystems ScanStation P50 | Static TLS | 1.2 mm | $96,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
| RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH VZ-400i | Static TLS | 5 mm | $110,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
| RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH VZ-600i | Static TLS | 3 mm | $130,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
| Trimble X12 | Static TLS | 2.2 mm | — | Manufacturer claims only |
| Trimble X7 | Static TLS | 2.3 mm | $38,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
| Trimble X9 | Static TLS | 2 mm | $55,000 | Manufacturer claims only |
Static TLS
"Typical accuracy" is an editorial single figure derived from manufacturer specs with differing conditions — not a like-for-like measured comparison. Click a point to open the product.